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Ford Explorer ST 400 vs Audi SQ5 SUV

Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.

large SUV · 2020 vs 2026 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
FordPetrolPlus rapide

Explorer ST 400

405 ch · 2020

VS
AudiPetrol

SQ5 SUV

367 ch · 2026

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start réservoir plein · mild weather

Result · total trip time

AFord Explorer ST 400

7h06charging included

1 stop · 158.08 €

Gap10 minin favour of Explorer ST 400
BAudi SQ5 SUV

7h16charging included

3 stops · 487.71 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureExplorer ST 400SQ5 SUVGap
Total time7h067h1610 min · Explorer ST 400
Charging stops1 stop3 stops2 stops · Explorer ST 400
Cost of energy used158.08 €487.71 €329.63 € · Explorer ST 400

Visualise the trip

Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.

FordPetrolFastest
Explorer ST 400
100%
737 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +69 L · 150.38 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
158.08 €
Cost of energy used
AudiPetrol
SQ5 SUV
100%
202 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +59 L · 126.94 €
Refuel 2
5 min · +59 L · 126.94 €
Refuel 3
5 min · +59 L · 126.94 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h16
3
Stops
7h16
Duration
487.71 €
Cost of energy used

The 10-minute lead of the Explorer ST 400 does not come from driving speed, but from 2 fewer charging stops on this route (1 vs 3).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 5 min for the Explorer ST 400 versus 3 stops totalling 15 min for the SQ5 SUV.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (11,8 L/100km for Explorer ST 400 and 8,8 L/100km for SQ5 SUV) are measured on a mixed cycle averaging ~46 km/h. At a steady 130 km/h, aerodynamic drag weighs much more heavily - it grows with the square of speed. Caralogy calculates a motorway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve - not a uniform correction factor. For this trip, the simulation yields 9,4 L/100km (Explorer ST 400) and 29,0 L/100km (SQ5 SUV). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

Energy cost breakdown for your trip Paris → Marseille

The cost per kilometre depends on the electricity rate applied to each segment - based on the energy source used at that point of the trip.

Ford Explorer ST 400

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Aix-en-Provence, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L737 km69 L consumed0.204 €/km150.38 €
Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L38 km4 L consumed0.203 €/km7.70 €
Trip total158.08 €

Audi SQ5 SUV

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Beaune, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L202 km58 L consumed0.628 €/km126.94 €
Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L202 km58 L consumed0.628 €/km126.94 €
Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L202 km58 L consumed0.628 €/km126.94 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L170 km49 L consumed0.629 €/km106.87 €
Trip total487.71 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
11.8 L/100 km · 8.8 L/100 km
Fuel tank
77 L · 65 L

Compare with another vehicle

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FordPetrol

Explorer ST 400

405 ch · 2020

AudiPetrol

SQ5 SUV

367 ch · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Explorer ST 400 arrives in 7h06 with 1 fuel stop.

WLTP consumption does not reflect motorway reality. Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so real consumption is 15 to 25 % higher than WLTP combined. Caralogy calculates a highway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve.

Total time = driving time + charging time. Driving time is calculated at an average speed of 130 km/h on the motorway (adjustable). Charging time is calculated based on the real power curve of each vehicle, respecting the optimal 10 → 80 % range and the maximum power accepted by the chargers on the route.

No. The displayed cost covers only the energy consumed during the trip: kWh × energy rate, with a mix of home charging and DC fast chargers. Battery wear is a long-term ownership cost, not a trip cost.

On this trip, the energy used costs 158.08 € (Explorer ST 400) and 487.71 € (SQ5 SUV). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.